Campus of History Cheer

Campus of History Cheer

A photograph of the Federal brick home of Buchanan. A group of singers gather on the porch.
Music for Everyone choral members sing songs and carols on the back porch of Wheatland at 2022’s Campus of History Cheer.

On Saturday, December 2 from 5-7pm, enjoy the Campus of History at night with the whole family! At Campus of History Cheer, enjoy a variety of fun and festive activities, including…

  • Tours at Twilight: Take a self-guided tour of the first-floor of James Buchanan’s beloved home, festively decorated for Yuletide, after dark;
  • Take a stroll about the grounds, guided by hundreds of luminaries* and other colorful up-lighting;
  • Check out a pop-up exhibit of Lancaster County holiday traditions ranging from the religious to the secular;
  • Enjoy live music by Lancaster Marimba Ensemble and Ukulele Uprising throughout the evening, featuring traditional and non-traditional holiday songs;
  • Grab something sweet at our hot chocolate and cookie station in Ware Commons; and
  • Get a start on your holiday shopping in LancasterHistory’s Museum Store and a pop-up Maker’s Market in the Carriage House from the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen.

Campus of History Cheer will take place on Saturday, December 2 from 5-7pm at LancasterHistory. The rain date is Sunday, December 3 from 5-7pm. Tickets are:

LancasterHistory Members ………………. $8.00/person
Adults (14+) ………………………………………… $17.00/person
Youth (6 – 13) …………………………………… $8.00/person
Child (5 & Under) ……………………………….. FREE**
Family Pass*** …………………………………….. $40.00

Tickets may be purchased in advance online or by calling (717) 392-4633.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Sponsor logos for Stephen M. Daniels Electrical Contractors and Wegmans.

*Luminary lighting weather permitting.
**Children are free with the admission of a paying Adult.

*** A Family Pass admits two (2) Adults and two (2) Youths. 

Family-Friendly Holiday In-Person Event Outdoor Tour

December 2, 2023 LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster 5 - 7pm See Event Description